Safety Spotlight Podcasts
Safety Spotlight Podcasts
Human Factors in Safety: Building Stronger Connections with Susan Sawatzky
In this episode of The Safety Spotlight podcast, we sit down with Susan Swatsky, a human factors and learning design…
Sylvia Marusyk on The Stress Pandemic: Building Resilient Workplaces and Regulating Our Nervous Systems
In this episode, occupational therapist and speaker Sylvia Marusyk discusses how to manage stress and regulate your nervous system. She…
Juliana Bley on Human Factors, Learning Design, and Safer Workplaces Built on Connection
What changes when safety stops being about rules and checklists and instead centers on people, connection, and how adults actually…
Catlin Chiasson on Policing, Empathy, and Safety: Why Human Connection Matters Most
What lessons can safety professionals take from the realities of frontline policing? In this episode, officer and veteran Catlin Chiasson…
Shawn Galloway: Why Culture & Ownership Drive Safety Excellence
What does safety excellence truly mean in 2025? How do we make safe decisions the natural default? And how can…
Work Shouldn’t Suck: Mike Kerr on Humor, Culture, and Why Safety Starts with Fun
Luca Filippo shares his journey through aviation and biology, plus what it taught him about safety culture.
Risk Speaks One Language: Lucca Filippo on Safety Across Skies and Science
From helicopters to high-risk research, Lucca Filippo explains how aviation's safety culture offers critical insights for lab environments—and beyond.
The Risk Paradox: Corrie Pitzer on Paralysis by Safety
Corrie Pitzer challenges outdated safety practices and introduces a bold shift toward risk readiness, resilience, and dynamic learning in high-hazard…
Leading Beyond Blame: Dr. Tom Krause on Transforming Safety
Dr. Tom Krause challenges outdated safety models and explores leadership’s true role in workplace safety.
Trust Under Pressure: Greg Wooldridge on Elite Leadership
Greg Wooldridge of the Blue Angels shares powerful insights on trust, humility, and building elite safety cultures.
Building Psychological Safety at Work — with Mehmet Baha
Mehmet Baha breaks down how real psychological safety transforms team culture and performance through empathy.
Beyond the Checklist: Jeff “Odie” Espenship on Leading With Culture
Jeff “Odie” Espenship shares why strong safety culture beats rules alone, and how leadership built on empathy drives real change.
Adapt or Fall Behind: Mike Schwarz on AI’s Business Impact
Mike Schwarz of MyZone AI explains how smart companies use AI to unlock 10x returns, transform safety, and automate 90%…
Safety Leadership and Culture Transformation: Spencer Beach on the Fire That Changed Everything
Spencer Beach shares how a devastating workplace fire reshaped his view of safety, leadership, and the need to embed purpose…
Workplace Ergonomics and Injury Prevention: Redesigning Safety from the Ground Up
Linda Miller shares how designing for people—not just productivity—can prevent injuries and create healthier, more human-focused workplaces.
Why Safety Leadership and Damage Prevention Go Far Beyond Checklists
Jeff Mulligan reveals how treating safety as a leadership priority—not just a checklist—can transform workplaces and protect entire communities.
Why Psychological Safety in the Workplace Starts with Bold Leadership
Dr. Johanna Pagonis shares how courageous leadership and emotional intelligence are key to building psychological safety in the workplace.
How Virtual Reality is Revolutionizing Safety Training with Jennifer Lastra
Jennifer Lastra, CEO of 360immersive, shares how virtual reality is transforming safety training—making it immersive, emotional, and unforgettable.
Shaking Up Safety Culture With Allan James Moore
Allan James Moore challenges the status quo with humor, empathy, and a bold take on safety leadership.
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